I’m afraid, my dear Heavenly Appeal, that I am no match for the writings of Mr Lewis - not in the slightest. All I dare hope for is a crude imitation of his genius, while attempting to stretch my own capacity for meaningful prose.
agree that the style of writing works to provide time and comic relief while considering the deeper possibility that sales/marketing campaign propaganda masquerading as legitimate dare not question valid science...
has is becoming the new dominant faith based religion which features ease of use as in we do your homework for you...
It does seem these posts, judging by the number of comments, are not as popular as other posts. Not to worry, I shall press on with what I’ve been doing previously as well as these more creative writing endeavors.
Thank you for indulging me and others of us who are enjoying this creative endeavor. This is a busy time of year for many so perhaps the lack of comment is due to that. I'm thoroughly entranced by your updating to include current events in this homage to The Screwtape Letters.
I confess Winston that I too am a great fan of the late Clive Staples Lewis whom many think was one of the great minds. I have read almost all his writings, some several times, and the Screwtape letters are among his best.
I agree with others who think this is a worthwhile and entertaining diversion. But, my dear fellow, I can also see some good thought provokers as in Toadpipes view on some Conspiracy Theorists.
Another excellent piece of satire yet chocked so full of future truths. You are such a good writer and I’m so happy I found you! Your heading of Escaping Mass Psychosis just grabbed my attention from the getgo and your thoughts, ideas, and writings have been so important to me ever since. Finding this substack is most definitely the best of 2022 for me and your satire is amazing!
I am also entranced by these creative writings. I hope you continue them.
As I am reading, I am reminded of so many events/interactions I have had in the past six months. The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, on which I sit, is forcing us to watch DEI videos for our training. Also the, formerly named "Standardized (trained) Patients," are now called "simulated patients." In addition, these same trained patients were largely men and women from church groups. Now they consist of many actors. They insert their 'personal style,' using some shocking admissions/proclivities during the examinations. The chiropractic student being tested doesn't seem to miss a beat. Its all very surreal and disgusting.
I am a fan of C.S. Lewis, the Screwtape Letters, and this little series that Lewis' work inspired in the context of the 2020s. However, it bears mentioning that the anti-Christian sentiments of the past century were motivated by the incredible cruelty that Christianity displayed in the past and often continues to display in the present. This is as much the Devil's work as any of the things you rightfully call out in this post. Many of the most ardent anti-Christians are those who grew up under its abuses in households that were Christian, at least in name. I see echoes of the same kind of cruelty bubbling up in the right-leaning cluster of substacks of which this blog is a member, a cluster that entertains many ideas I very much endorse. I'm not one to throw out the baby with the bathwater, but self-knowledge and self-assessment go a long way towards true progress on the righteous path.
I'm really liking this C. S. Lewis style of writing.
Great job.
I’m afraid, my dear Heavenly Appeal, that I am no match for the writings of Mr Lewis - not in the slightest. All I dare hope for is a crude imitation of his genius, while attempting to stretch my own capacity for meaningful prose.
But thank you for your kind endorsement.
You may not intend to, but you bear a close resemblance that is not altogether unkind. I think Mr. Lewis might agree.
agree that the style of writing works to provide time and comic relief while considering the deeper possibility that sales/marketing campaign propaganda masquerading as legitimate dare not question valid science...
has is becoming the new dominant faith based religion which features ease of use as in we do your homework for you...
I like it. More please.
It does seem these posts, judging by the number of comments, are not as popular as other posts. Not to worry, I shall press on with what I’ve been doing previously as well as these more creative writing endeavors.
Thanks for your support!
Thank you for indulging me and others of us who are enjoying this creative endeavor. This is a busy time of year for many so perhaps the lack of comment is due to that. I'm thoroughly entranced by your updating to include current events in this homage to The Screwtape Letters.
I confess Winston that I too am a great fan of the late Clive Staples Lewis whom many think was one of the great minds. I have read almost all his writings, some several times, and the Screwtape letters are among his best.
I agree with others who think this is a worthwhile and entertaining diversion. But, my dear fellow, I can also see some good thought provokers as in Toadpipes view on some Conspiracy Theorists.
Please keep it up.
I enjoy the style, and I think a good way to canvas some of the current 'things'.
I'll keep going with it - among all the other things.
Thanks for your support, and occasional letters, my dear Mr Charrington.
Another excellent piece of satire yet chocked so full of future truths. You are such a good writer and I’m so happy I found you! Your heading of Escaping Mass Psychosis just grabbed my attention from the getgo and your thoughts, ideas, and writings have been so important to me ever since. Finding this substack is most definitely the best of 2022 for me and your satire is amazing!
I am also entranced by these creative writings. I hope you continue them.
As I am reading, I am reminded of so many events/interactions I have had in the past six months. The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, on which I sit, is forcing us to watch DEI videos for our training. Also the, formerly named "Standardized (trained) Patients," are now called "simulated patients." In addition, these same trained patients were largely men and women from church groups. Now they consist of many actors. They insert their 'personal style,' using some shocking admissions/proclivities during the examinations. The chiropractic student being tested doesn't seem to miss a beat. Its all very surreal and disgusting.
I am a fan of C.S. Lewis, the Screwtape Letters, and this little series that Lewis' work inspired in the context of the 2020s. However, it bears mentioning that the anti-Christian sentiments of the past century were motivated by the incredible cruelty that Christianity displayed in the past and often continues to display in the present. This is as much the Devil's work as any of the things you rightfully call out in this post. Many of the most ardent anti-Christians are those who grew up under its abuses in households that were Christian, at least in name. I see echoes of the same kind of cruelty bubbling up in the right-leaning cluster of substacks of which this blog is a member, a cluster that entertains many ideas I very much endorse. I'm not one to throw out the baby with the bathwater, but self-knowledge and self-assessment go a long way towards true progress on the righteous path.